BY-LAWS OF THE UPPER EAST ASSOCIATION

 

ARTICLE I  NAME  Sec.  1.-The name of this association shall be the Upper East Association. (hereinafter referenced as the “Association”)

 

ARTICLE II  PURPOSES  Sec.  1.-The purpose of this Association is to provide a unified means of cooperation among the property owners of the Upper East for the improvement and protection of the area and for the beneficial development of the city and county of Santa Barbara.

 

ARTICLE III  AREA  Sec.  1-The area covered by this Association shall be that portion of the city of Santa Barbara described as follows:  The area enclosed on the south by the north side of Valerio from State St., east to Grand Ave., north to Bonita, east on Bonita to Alameda Padre Serra to Mission Canyon, south on Mission Canyon to Los Olivos, west on Garden to Constance (including parcels on Constance Lane), Constance to State St., and the east side of State St. to Valerio.

 

ARTICLE IV  MEMBERSHIP  Sec..  1.-Owners of property located within the area covered by this Association shall be eligible to membership in the Association.

 

            Sec.  2.-(a) Where there is more than one owner of a property within the area, all members shall constitute one membership, shall pay dues for one membership, and shall have one vote in the aggregate.

 

                        (b) Where an owner or a group of owners own more that one property located within the area, they shall constitute one membership, shall pay dues for one membership and have one vote.

 

                        (c) The equitable owner of any property shall be the one entitled to membership.

 

ARTICLE V  DUES  Sec.  1.-Annual dues of $3.00 constitutes membership for the calendar year.

 

ARTICLE VI  VOTING  Sec.  1-All members who have paid their dues for the current year shall be eligible to vote at any meeting of the Association.  The Secretary shall maintain and have present at each meeting of the Association a list of property owners eligible for membership who have paid their dues for the current year.

 

ARTICLE VII  DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS  Sec.  1-The Board of Directors shall consist of 9 members holding two-year terms.  The completion of the terms will be staggered, with 4 vacancies to be filled in even numbered years, and 5 vacancies to be filled in odd numbered years.

            Sec.  2.-The Board of Directors shall elect from among the directors a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall hold office for one year, and until their successors are elected.

 

            Sec.  3.-The Board of Directors shall fill, for the unexpired term, any vacancy on the Board or of its officers.

 

ARTICLE VIII  DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS  Sec.  1.-The Board of Directors shall exercise the management of the affairs of the Association subject to the direction of the members as expressed by appropriate action at meetings of the Association.  The Board shall appoint such committees as it deems desirable for the proper functioning of the Board of Directors and the Association.  Such committees shall consist of one or more directors or members or both.  The Board of Directors may make executive decisions on routing matters subject to review by the members at regular or special meetings of the Association, but on major issues or controversial issues, the power of the Board of Directors shall be limited to recommendation only.  However, unless otherwise directed by action of the Association, the Board of Directors shall have full authority to act without prior approval from the members to act in behalf of the Association on zoning matter affecting the quality of the area in order to preserve the unique residential character of the Upper East.

 

            Sec.  2.-The Board of Directors shall receive reports from its officers and committees and approve all disbursements of Association funds.  Minutes of each Board of Directors meeting shall be read at the next regular or special meeting of the Association.

 

            Sec.  3-The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Association and discharge such other duties as are ordinarily performed by a president.

 

            Sec.  4.-The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President.

 

            Sec.  5.-The Secretary shall serve as secretary at the meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors, keep minutes of the business transacted at such meetings, and keep records and conduct the correspondence of the Association and of the Board of Directors.

 

Sec.  6.-The Treasurer shall collect all monies due the Association, make disbursements of Association funds and account to the Board of Directors on all financial transactions.

 

ARTICLE IX  ASSOCIATION MEETINGS  Sec.  1.-The Association will meet quarterly, and members will be notified two weeks in advance of the forthcoming meeting.

 

            Sec.  2.-Any actions the Board may take in behalf of the Association will be reported at the next general meeting of the Association.

 

            Sec.  3.-Special meetings of the Association may be called by the Board of Directors or 15 paid members of the Association by the filing with the Secretary of a written request for such a meeting, setting forth the purpose of the meeting.  Notification shall be mailed by the Secretary to the members not less than 2 weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

 

ARTICLE X  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING  Sec.  1.-The Board of Directors shall meet upon call of the President or within one week after the filing with the Secretary of a written request for such a meeting signed by three or more directors.

 

ARTICLE XI  QUORUM  Sec.  1.-Twenty members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Association.

 

            Sec.  2.-Five directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

ARTICLE XII  MEMBERS NON-ASSESSABLE  Sec.1.-Neither the Board of Directors nor the members shall have the power to obligate the Association on a credit basis and expenditures shall be limited to funds in the Association treasury.  No assessments shall be levied against the members in addition to the annual dues.  The Association treasury may accept voluntary donations for Association purposed.

 

ARTICLE XIII  AMENDMENTS  Sec.  1.-The By-Laws of this Association may be altered, amended, or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the Association by an vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting, provided that notice of intention to offer amendments be included in the notice of the meeting.